New Stamps from Malaysia

 

To be issued on 24 October 2010

80^th Birth Anniversary of HRH Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah

Hi ! Here are new stamps to be issued by Pos Malaysia on 24 th October to commemorate 80th Birthday of  Pehang  King . The beautiful set of 3 stamps will be issued in 3 denominations of 60 sen, 80 sen & RM1. Pos Malaysia has also issued a personalized stamp today on Deeepawali. It is interesting to note that  the composite sheet of stamps bears logo of  Pos Malaysia so it seems to be semi official & semi personalized. But its a wonderful greeting stamp for all especially  for Hindu community. This is all for Today…..Till Next Post ….Have a Great Time !!

In the heritage series Pos Malaysia will issue a set of 3 stamps on 24 October 2010  to commemorate 80^th Birth Anniversary of HRH Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah. 

HRH Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah  ( born on  24 October 1930 at Istana Mangga Tunggal, Pekan) is the fifth Sultan of modern Pahang. A student of the Malay College Kuala Kangsar & Worcester College, Oxford. He succeeded his father as sultan in 1974. Sultan Ahmad Shah is a keen sportsman, Equestrian,  Polo player, president of Malaysian and Asian Football Confederation, from 1979 served a five year term as  Paramount Ruler ‘Yang Di-Pertuan Agong’.

Pahang is third largest state of Malaysia and located on east coast of Malay Peninsula facing South China Sea.  It’s state capital is Kuantan, and the royal seat is at Pekan. Other important towns include Jerantut, Kuala Lipis & Temerloh.

: Thevarayan Srinivasan, Klang - Malaysia

 

Personalized Stamp on Diwali by Pos Malaysia

Happy Deepavali

Date of Issue – 14 October 2010

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